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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 14h

It's spooky season! You can use this very gross, very fun template for all kinds of things. Have fun and make sure you tag us with your results. maxonvfx.com/3VnNFev

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sometimes reducing image quality is actually the upgrade. 👀 Halftone Dither recreates vintage display + print aesthetics with customizable dithering patterns inspired by old monitors, newsprint, and CMYK printing. Tiny dots. Huge vibes.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you’ve ever duplicated particle systems just to get particles behind a subject… watch this. 👀 Michael shows a much cleaner #AfterEffects #TrapcodeParticular workflow using obscuring layers. #TipTuesday

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Trying IS the art.” Karen Lum’s SIGGRAPH 2026 talk was one of the most honest conversations about creativity, artistic identity, burnout, perfectionism, and AI we’ve heard in a long time. We’re honored she shared it with us and now you can see it too! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwmf8-sA47g

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To Be an Artist Despite It All | Full SIGGRAPH Talk + Maxon VFX Demo

YouTube video by Karen Lum

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Power up your footage with Optical Glow!

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Broadcast deadlines don't move for anyone. For the FIFA World Cup 2026™ promo he created, Senior Motion Designer Rachid Jader used Magic Bullet Looks + Universe in After Effects to lock the final look fast, without reworking shots from scratch. Learn from his workflow: maxonvfx.com/4jhqVXd

A person wearing a cap and watch stands in the foreground with arms crossed. Behind is a busy CGI scene featuring the FIFA World Cup trophy, colorful stadium structures, ribbons, and banners. Text reads: "How inspiration can change a creative brief, how to move fast enough for the World Cup, and a lot more." At the bottom, it says "Link in this post."

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A sketchy effect right in your NLE timeline with an unexpected combination of effects! In this #TipTuesday post, Michael shows how you can invert, Universe Edge Glow, and invert again to get a stylized, drawn vibe in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Autograph, DaVinci Resolve, etc.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Human-made art turns a boring train walkway into something absolutely hypnotic. Artist Sean Capone used After Effects and Red Giant tools Mir, Tao, and 3D Stroke to create "Grand Central Complication", a panoramic installation full of animation, color, and flowing procedural forms.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Some demos do more than showcase software - they change the way you think about motion design workflows! Join live to see how @maxonautograph.bsky.social helps broadcast creatives move faster, design smarter, and push visuals further. Register now (free): form.fillout.com/t/66i84d8hGous

Free live webinar promotional image for Post Production World Conference South Asia. Includes logos for FMC, Maxon, and Broadcast India Show 2026. Features two instructors: Nick Harauz, FMC & PPW Instructor, and François Grassard, Creator of Autograph. Event date: Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4:30 PM IST / 7 AM ET.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Want a whimsical comedy short film with rhyming narration by the legendary @pattonoswalt.bsky.social? Old/New is the perfect watch for a #ThrowbackThursday or, any day, really. ▶️ maxonvfx.com/4Ai24sz

A person stands in an open kitchen doorway next to a cow. Below, several identical people are around a room. Text reads, "Why is there a cow in the kitchen? And why are there so many Worleys?

A person in a kitchen drinks coffee. Below, the same person faces a futuristic skyline with tall, modern skyscrapers and flying cars. Text asks, "How does he go from this to this?"

A promotional image for "Old/New," a film presented by Red Giant and directed by Seth Worley. It features an individual standing in front of reclaimed wood with the words "Narrated by Patton Oswalt" prominently displayed. A banner below says "Link in post to watch.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#TipTuesday | If you have a bunch of particles emitting a low number of particles per second, you can get clumps (which you might not want). In this video, Michael shows how to adjust the Periodicity Random setting in Trapcode Particular to spread the particles out across the whole second.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Whether you want things to be precisely on a grid or randomly floating around, Array Gun is a great tool for both! In this example, Optical Glow and Real Lens Flares add to the vibes, but you can stack other effects to get wildly different looks.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What team did you pick? Trapcode Particular's Flocking with Predator/Prey behavior and the ability to assign teams means you can easily build all kinds of complex-looking setups to wow your clients... Or, since it's Friday, you can just make a fun little battle simulator. 😇

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Was this the greatest tutorial intro of all time? ICYMI, Hashi sings, gives out a free template (with a no-plugins version), and you learn a bunch of really useful techniques! A throwback tutorial with a throwback effect. What more could you want on a Thursday? maxonvfx.com/4A4nJ7s

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Primatte Keyer is especially great for preserving hair and fine transparent details. In this short video, Chad gives a quick overview of how it works. For more detail, check out the full Cineversity tutorial: maxonvfx.com/4iZoYP0

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#TipTuesday | You can easily pre run your Trapcode Particular setups to have particles on Frame 0 - it might just not be where you're looking for it. Michael shows how to get things going in the Global Controls (All Systems) section.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Still waiting to get started with @maxonautograph.bsky.social? Don't be silly, it's easy! Join this free webinar (with project file download) and learn how to make fast creative changes without having to rebuild a project every time the brief changes: form.fillout.com/t/kmQJWuFkJmus

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

You want a tutorial? We have a tutorial. Hit like and then go watch it! You just wanna groove to the beat? Go for it, (but still hit like first, please)! youtu.be/c8udlcu1XFo

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Here's a quick look at a very cool tool for adding that grungy look from early, retro video switchers. For a very fun tutorial on recreating the titles from Better Call Saul in After Effects using Universe AV Club, check out this tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BLKBEveFzA

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

With 3D Stroke, you can animate more than just abstract paths. Your logo, message, and more can be drawn, twisted, duplicated, and spread into 3D space. Then, use other Red Giant tools like Optical Glow, Magic Bullet Looks, and Universe Misfire to stylize the result further.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#TipTuesday | Wait for it... there's a hidden trick! A secret of Colorista's Guided Color Correction that can help get even more correct-ness into your workflow is you can use it WITH camera LUTs. Faster balancing, more accurate color, stronger start for the grade - right on your editing timeline.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Before you spend money on another After Effects plugin, read this! A detailed breakdown of the best AE plugins - including honest pros/cons - plus where each tool fits in a real workflow. Trapcode, Mocha Pro, Element 3D, Duik, Sapphire, Deep Glow, Newton, and more. maxonvfx.com/4zKxwPM

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Best After Effects Plugins (2026): The Tools Pros Actually Use,…

Across particles, color, tracking, rigging, and workflow, we objectively cover this year’s must-use AE plugins, including why and when you want them.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Fly into the cosmos with retro artifacts with Universe AV Club and Trapcode Particular.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Motion graphics, VFX, workflows, artist demos, and the latest Red Giant tools - all happening at #IBC2026. 🔥 🎟 Use code IBC5151 for a free visitor pass Hang out with us in Amsterdam! Register for the meetup and get more info: maxonvfx.com/4qxCYS8

Text that says, "Free pass code and more info in this post" and the Red Giant and IBC logos sit atop an abstract background of red, rounded squares.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Infinite possibilities, under your control. With Colorista, editors can go beyond correction and build rich, stylized cinematic looks right inside the timeline with fast, intuitive controls designed for creative workflows. (Each of these looks was made with only one instance of Colorista, no LUTs.)

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#TipTuesday | Michael shares some tips for getting seamless looping by creating an abstract tunnel animation using Tao.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Trapcode Particular became famous for the glow-y dots and trails look. (And for how easy, yet powerful it is.) But don't forget, you can use it for bugs, birds, smoke, random abstract shapes, and much, much more!

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

You can use Finisher to add some POP to your footage or to just tweak it a little at the last-minute, right in your NLE. Finisher is available with a Red Giant or Universe subscription in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Avid Media Composer, Autograph, Final Cut, and Apple Motion

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Abstract tunnels are the lava lamps of motion design, and we've been staring at this one for, like, 30 minutes already. Created with Tao, Optical Glow, and Chromatic Displacement.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Have you tried the new lenses yet? 🔬 The latest update to Real Lens Flares has new, zoomable lenses and bunch of new presets and lens prescriptions to add realistic OOMPH to your motion graphics or VFX shots.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#TipTuesday | Get unique stylization very easily with a hidden trick in Universe Compound Blur. You can blur individual channels, including Hue, Saturation, and Lightness! This unlocks some very interesting looks, right in your NLE.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

あなたのために。 Don't miss Autograph's latest update! New Edge Smoother modifier for working with aliased line art in anime studio workflows Vertical text support New warp method in the Vector Blur modifier for better motion blur. New features video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn8GOBhFLJs

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

You asked for it. We made it! Tutorials for Responsive Design in Autograph are now available for you to POWER UP your broadcast graphics and social media packages all in one. 📈 maxonvfx.com/4qdTgze

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New Autograph release today! Vertical text support, Edge Smoother modifier for anime studio workflows, and a new Vector Blur algorithm. Learn more about it at youtu.be/rn8GOBhFLJs

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#TipTuesday | Avoid this mistake in Trapcode Particular. When emitting particles from a word or logo, it's easy to fall into this trap (code) where you need a second layer to even see it. Michael shows an easy way to make your logo visible again. Full, bonus tutorial: maxonvfx.com/3S2nNTW

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🔈🔉🔊 Sound up for lo-fi vibes! (Made with Red Giant Universe Chromatown, Optical Glow, Renoiser, and Universe Analog.)

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

You asked (a lot) and it's here: With the latest update, it's MUCH faster to apply, reset, or delete Trapcode Particular! Learn about how it works with this tutorial: maxonvfx.com/4gOjC8r

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#TipTuesday | More control for your particles! Michael shows a few lesser-known features in Trapcode Particular, building on last week's tip. Art direct when child particles emit from the parents with emission over life and emission percentage in this quick tutorial.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Check out this zooooooooooom! 💖 If you like realistic lens flares, you'll love our latest update! Check out the tutorial as Max walks you through all of the new features so you can use them to elevate your next VFX or mograph project. ▶️ maxonvfx.com/4vPiAwJ

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We'd be too busy watching the bubbles to watch the clock. 🫧 So swirly!

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"I’m a beginner when it comes to color grading and VFX.” - filmmaker Karen Lum shares a perspective a lot of creators can relate to. At SIGGRAPH, Karen talks about using Magic Bullet Looks to explore professional color treatments, customize them, and reverse engineering the pre-built looks.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Right in your NLE? Animated numbers? ...Easily? YES❗ (Works in After Effects too) Full tutorial and more info: maxonvfx.com/4bR9Kax

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

#TipTuesday | Learn an under-utilized feature of Trapcode Particular to take control of your particles for some very cool effects. Velocity Over Life is a vital tool for controlling your particle simulations. In this quick tip tutorial, see how to create this gorgeous result.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Take a beat to see how artist and filmmaker Karen Lum uses Magic Bullet Looks and Cosmo to help tell her life story at SIGGRAPH. She doesn't just talk about the tools, but also how they support experimentation, storytelling, and creative identity.

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

¡Nuestra última actualización ya está aquí y ahora nuestras herramientas hablan español! 🎉 ¡Disfrútenlas!

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📢 New update for Trapcode Particular makes it faster for everyone! Learn more in the full tutorial: maxonvfx.com/4gOjC8r

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Red Giant @maxonredgiant.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📢 New release today! 🔦 Real Lens Flares now supports zoom lenses, aspherical lens elements, and has 44 new presets! Learn more in the full tutorial from Max: maxonvfx.com/4vPiAwJ

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